Child Neurologist - Cook Children's, Lubbock, TX

Child Neurologist Opportunity In Lubbock, TexasCook Children's Medical Center seeks a board certified/board eligible child neurologist to join our clinic in Lubbock, Texas. This physician will be responsible for outpatient neurology care at the Lubbock location with inpatient consultations at Covenant Children's Hospital. Subspecialty clinics for epilepsy and movement disorders will be provided monthly by staff from the main campus with telemedicine consultations available for subspecialty care as required. Call responsibilities will be shared by Cook Children's physicians serving West Texas with additional support from main campus faculty. Salary will be competitive and guaranteed for the first 2 years with potential for performance bonuses after that time. Interested candidates will have faculty appointment and teaching opportunities with Texas Tech providing instruction for medical students and neurology residents.Other Programmatic Highlights:Enjoy support from a current faculty of 20-Pediatric Neurologists, 8-Advanced Practice Providers, 3-Pediatric Neurosurgeons, 1 Physiatrist and 4-Neuropsychologists.Access to a 10-bed epilepsy monitoring unit and active epilepsy surgery program (average 40 surgeries/yr) with available technologies including 3T and intraoperative-MRI, Magnetoencephalography, PET, SPECT, fMRI, TMS, and HD-EEG on the main campus26-bed state-of-the-art Neuro-Rehabilitation unit located at main campusEstablished comprehensive headache program, stroke program, movement disorder program, and epilepsy program to refer patientsMinimum qualifications: Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) required.Must have successfully completed an Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) or American Medical Association (AMA) approved residency for pediatrics.Board certified/Board Eligible in their specialty area.Unrestricted Texas Medical license (must obtain prior to start date).American Heart Association BLS and PALS.Cook Children's offers competitive compensation, malpractice coverage, health and dental insurance, and an excellent retirement program. With over 850 pediatric primary care, pediatric subspecialty physicians, and advanced practice providers in its network, CCPN is one of America's strongest pediatric group practices. Physicians receive a full range of practice support including delegated credentialing and integrated managed care contracting.Lubbock, also known as "Hub City," is the educational, economic, and healthcare hub of West Texas. With a population of over a quarter million and growing, Lubbock offers big city conveniences without the traffic. The low cost of living (15% below the US average) and exceptional lifestyle provides for the perfect work-life balance. The Covenant Health System serves a regional population of 1.2 million people in West Texas and Eastern New Mexico providing the latest in technology and treatment options. Situated between Palo Duro Canyon and Caprock Canyon, Lubbock offers easy access to outdoor activities such as hiking, mountain biking, and camping. Texas Tech University and a student population of over 36,000 provide excellent educational and research opportunities, while ensuring continued economical and cultural development of the region.